Question 1

Is SBI Bank open on Saturday?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SBI Bank is open on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays between 9 am to 5 pm.

Question 2

Is the 4th Saturday a holiday in SBI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SBI bank holiday on Saturday is on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month of the year, including public holidays or national holidays and Sundays.

Question 3

Is lunch time allowed in banks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, lunch time is allowed in every bank. The time for the lunch break might vary from bank to bank. Typically, the lunch time is between 1 pm to 2 pm.

Question 4

What are the working hours of SBI?

Accepted Answer

Below is the table showing State Bank of India bank timings, and SBI working hours:

Days	Working hours	Lunch Break
Monday to Friday	9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.	1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
SBI Saturday timings	9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.	1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
2^nd and 4^th Saturdays	Closed
Sundays	Closed

Question 5

Is there a SBI bank holiday today?

Accepted Answer

SBI bank operates from Monday to Saturday except 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Also, prefer to the above SBI bank holiday list.

Question 6

Is the 4th Saturday a bank holiday for SBI Bank?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the 4th Saturday of every month is considered a bank holiday for SBI branches, and banking operations are usually closed on this day.

Question 7

Is Mahashivratri a bank holiday for SBI Bank?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Mahashivratri is observed as a bank holiday in SBI branches, following the state-specific SBI bank holiday calendar.

Question 8

Is Buddha Purnima a bank holiday for SBI Bank?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Buddha Purnima is recognised as a bank holiday in several states, and SBI branches remain closed on this day.

Question 9

Is Raksha Bandhan a bank holiday for SBI Bank?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Raksha Bandhan is a bank holiday for SBI in certain states where it is celebrated, and branches in those regions remain closed.

Question 10

Is Mahavir Jayanti a bank holiday for SBI Bank?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Mahavir Jayanti is observed as a bank holiday, and SBI branches are closed on this occasion.

Question 11

Is the 5th Saturday a bank holiday for SBI Bank?

Accepted Answer

No, the 5th Saturday is not generally considered a bank holiday for SBI, and branches remain open unless it coincides with other holidays.

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